Richard Mbom

Experience

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  Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

  May 2010 - Apr 2012

  Royal Botanic Gardens

  Assisted Research Fellows in plants specimen curation at the Wet Tropics African (WTA) Department, to prepare plant specimen for identification, identification of spacemen, tagging, archiving to provide information to stakeholders to take informed conservation management decisions and studies.

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  CEFEMAC, Cameroon

  May 2012 - Jul 2015

  Operations Manager

  Coordinated a cook stove, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), carbon offset project, and delivered over 5000 stoves to households in three years. - Conceptualized, and designed marketing materials carrying indoor air pollution reduction, fuel use reduction and reduced rate of deforestation messages,- Planned and assisted carbon offset verification Institution in field data collection, - Conducted Water Boiling Test for stoves in use to measure their efficiency in regards to fuel used to heat water in a cooking pot and the quantity of harmful emissions produced while cooking,- Provided capacity building trainings to staff to enhance their communication to clients in the field,- Liaised with stakeholders to incorporate cook stoves into their climate change adaptation projects and- Led the realization of five ESIA studies on stone quarry exploitation, and 45 Environmental studies for municipal councils in the North West Region of Cameroon. Show less

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  Social Enterprise For Environmental Development (SEED)

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2020

  Co Founder and CEO

  o Elaborated 60 Environmental Impact Notice reports commissioned by Municipal Councils in the North West region in the domain of infrastructure development (abattoir, earth roads, village water supply, community electricity power lines, solar power installation etc),o Elaborated 10 Environmental Impact Notice reports for Economic Operators (construction of Hotels, Schools, lodging apartments and Agro processing unit),o Follow-up the implementation of Environmental and Social safeguard measures in an agro processing industry, construction of earth roads, stone quarry sites, a sand quarry site, Health Centres and hotels),o 5projects on Environmental Governance at Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mine exploitation sites (Batouri and Bétaré Oya), clay mining in Bamessing Ndop and succeeded to sought out funding from AUSTRALIAN AID, GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS FUND and UNDP Cameroon Office. A guide elaborated on sustainable minerals and material exploitation with emphasis on community Health and Safety and a Policy Brief on Mine Closures and Rehabilitation in Cameroon,o Lead the elaboration of annual work plans and analyze monthly, quarterly, semester and annual reports,o Realization of an ESIA study for a rice irrigation project in L'Ombel-la M'Po-ko, Central African Republic, commissioned by Welthungerhilfe (WHH). The study lasted 3 months, and the World Bank's environmental and social standards were used for the assessment,o Realization of an ESIA study for the Livestock and Fisheries Development Project (LIFIDEP) commissioned by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). The study lasted 3 months, and the World Bank's environmental and social standards were used to assess the project's impact on the environment.o Realization of an ESIA study for the Mbingo mini-hydropower plant commissioned by USAID. This study lasted 6 months and used the World Bank's environmental and social standards, Show less

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  PRODEL, Zone 3 & 2 Cameroon (Cameroon - World Bank cooperation)

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2023

  Environmental and Social Specialist

  o Coordinate the implementation of the Environmental Assessment Plan and that of Indigenous People for the project (baka),o Designed tools for the follow-up of the implementation of Environmental and Social safeguard measures,o Set up grievances management tools in Baka community (Indigenous community).o Managed Environmental and Social safeguard measures, biosecurity and risk mitigations for 131 livestock producer groups, focusing on the mitigation of potential impacts that can compromise sub project sustainability. Other duties include;o Carried out 131 Environmental Screening for sub projects to ensure there are within the World Bank and Government compliance,o Elaborated 94 Terms of References for Environmental Impact Notice reports,o Elaborated 36 Environmental and Social Management Plans for Business Plans,o Received and treated 47 complaints from project stakeholders,o Strengthened linkages and collaboration between Government Institutions to ensure successful delivery of Environmental and Social safeguard measures,o 131 Producer Groups and Local Service Providers trained on Environmental and Social, Biosecurity, Health and Safety safeguard measures,o Planned and follow-up the implementation of Environmental and Social safeguard measures to ensure compliance on best practices,o Conceptualised communication plans for the Business Plans more especially non-verbal communications/Hazards signs,o Elaborate Quarter, Semester and Annual reports,o Participated in the elaboration of Annual Work Plans and budget;o Safeguarded Environmental reports, data, etc both physically and digitally and o Mentored 2 young professionals to improve performance on impacts, risk assessments and to determine cost effective mitigation safeguard measures under a professional and an academic internship. Show less

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  Pulcca

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Environmental Specialist

  o Implement the measures and actions agreed on the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP);o Assist the Project Coordinator and the entire project management team in all Inter-Sectors coordination actions concerning the implementation of the project in terms of environmental due diligent,o Elaborate tender document;o Contribute in the elaboration of the Annual work plans and budget and the follow-up of this plan;o Contribute in the preparation of the term of reference for the necessary impact assessments and other additional protective instruments, ensuring in particular that the requirement of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards are met,o Contribute in the collection of data concerning the motoring and evaluation of environmental safeguard measures of the project ando Prepare in collaboration with the World Bank team, supervision missions in regards to environmental safeguard measures.o Ensure Environmental compliance by implanting partner UN Institutions (WFP& FAO), Local partner institutions (MIDENO, SOWEDA, CDPM, MIDEPECAM, CDEN & CDENO) Show less

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  GFA Consulting Group GmbH

  May 2024 - now

  Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety.

  - Develop an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF),- Ensure contact with candidates,- Support environmental and social management processes as prescribed in the ESMF.- Review project progress reports.- Monitor the resolution of any complaints or grievances related to ESSS.- Contribute to quarterly reports.- Ensure that non-compliances are addressed.- Developed the procedure for the collection of complaints, and followed up on its implementation by systematically collecting, addressing, analyzing, treating, resolving and archiving complaints Show less

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  Local Governance and Resilient Communities project ( Cameroon - World Bank Cooperation)

  Jun 2024 - now

  Environmental Specialist

  Ensure the effective implementation of Environmental Safeguard measures throughout the project's implementation. This includes preparing safeguard instruments, mobilizing stakeholders, and monitoring/reporting on their effectiveness.

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  Social Enterprise for Environmental Development(SEED )

  Jul 2024 - now

  Chief Advisor

  Offer comprehensive guidance and advice to the Operations Manager on a variety of strategic, organizational, and operational matters to effectively handle critical situations as they occur. Coordinate, analyze, and research information to develop informed responses, advice, and recommendations on reports received by the Operations Manager, ensuring they are well-informed and briefed accordingly.